OPALS-a new computer aided learning package for photonics

An increasing number of universities are offering courses on Photonics. Due to financial and safety considerations, these courses are generally theoretical and include very little, if any, experimental or design content. Computer-aided learning (CAL) techniques, can be used to enhance these courses...

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Published in1994 IEEE International Conference on Multi-Media Engineering Education : proceedings pp. 115 - 123
Main Authors Gurney, P.C.R., Lowery, A.J.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 1994
Subjects
Computer aided instruction
Costs
Distributed feedback devices
Fiber lasers
Laser theory
Optical fiber communication
Optical receivers
Packaging
Photonics
Semiconductor lasers
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ISBN9780780319639
078031963X
DOI10.1109/MMEE.1994.383227

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Summary:An increasing number of universities are offering courses on Photonics. Due to financial and safety considerations, these courses are generally theoretical and include very little, if any, experimental or design content. Computer-aided learning (CAL) techniques, can be used to enhance these courses and to develop practical and realistic design skills in the students. Furthermore, CAL offers safety advantages and is inexpensive compared with physical experiments. This paper introduces OPALS-the Opto-electronic, Photonic and Advanced Laser Simulator-which can be used as such a learning tool.< >
ISBN:9780780319639
078031963X
DOI:10.1109/MMEE.1994.383227